FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Oct. 20, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
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International delegation visits North Central MA
LEOMINSTER — As the U.S. comes up on its 250th anniversary, residents may think of this country as a very old place, but for three visitors from countries far older, the nuances, traditions, and power of local and state government were breathtakingly fresh and new. Recently, Leominster state Rep. Natalie Higgins hosted a delegation of […]
Longtime Spanish American Center Executive Director Neddy Latimer honored
LEOMINSTER — Inspiring. Compassionate. A true leader. These are just some of the many accolades said about longtime Spanish American Center Executive Director Neddy Latimer, who was honored this past week as the namesake of a shelter that is ready to welcome people in need of support and a fresh start. The mood was joyous […]
Begin your journey into herbal wellness with Grace Krupkowski
LUNENBURG — Join herbalist and educator Grace Krupkowski for an immersive class on creating an at-home wildcrafted apothecary, designed for anyone interested in exploring herbal wellness and local plant medicine. The program will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. In this introductory workshop, participants will […]
Gather around the ‘campfire’ for Halloween Fun
ASHBURNHAM — Children are invited to gather around the “campfire” for an evening of Halloween fun with storyteller Todd Goodwin. “Halloween Campfire for Children” will be held from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive. Goodwin, a lifelong New Englander and Fitchburg native, tells seasonal stories year […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, Oct. 19 Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds, all levels of experience welcome. Register at massaudubon.org. Yoga at the Sanctuary: 10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Join certified yoga instructor Jen Songer on this seasonal walk and gentle standing yoga. Register at massaudubon.org. […]
